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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.25, 4,127.22 and 902.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.25, 4,127.22 and 902.55 is: 1,353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.25 : 4,127.22 = 902.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.25/4,127.22 = 902.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.25x = 4,127.22 × 902.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.25x = 3,725,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,022.41/2,751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.94

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